A Special Thanks and Forum Upgrades Coming...

Kevin · 01-13-13, 09:46 PM

Dear Friends,

I wanted to post and share with everyone two things...

First, I want to share and express my sincere thanks and gratitude for your loyal fellowship and support here at the BassFishin.Com Forums. We have an incredible family here. I am always in awe of the kindness and generosity that comes from our members, as fishermen, and as friends. I am in debt to the many members that call our forum "home" that have been integral in making it what it is today. I am very proud.

Secondly, as many of you are aware, we have had problems with spam bots registering and posting on the site. This has been a problem for awhile and I have taken many steps to slow the flood of posts made by these bots. However, they continue to get by all preventative measures and still are flooding the boards.

I am committed to putting a stop to this, and will do everything I can to ensure the quality of our forum is maintained, and that we continue to improve and grow together successfully.

A recent conversation with John (aka. bamabassman) has brought to light that there is potential for getting help with moderation, to help prevent spam bots from gaining access to the forums. I think this is a great idea and I know this is an option with the forum software, but will look into how exactly to implement it, since I have not done it before.

So here is what's going to happen...

Going to update the forums to STOP spam registrations
Going to implement moderators to help maintain integrity of forums
Kevin (me) will regularly monitor the boards
We will delete all existing spam accounts and posts
Clean up "Who's online" to not show spam bots

All the above changes are going to be my first priority this week, and I promise to fix everything. We have an incredible group of people here, and I refuse to let anything stand in the way of us being able to talk and chat freely without problems. I want to do my part and make that happen.

I am in a debt of gratitude to many members on the site, with special thanks to bamabassman (John) for staying in touch with me and always looking out for the members.

Good days are ahead. We have a new fishing season upon us, and it is my goal to bring a new sense of fun and enjoyment to the forums.

Stay tuned for these updates and upgrades. I will be sure to post back as things progress.

Thank you to everyone again for your loyal support and fellowship.

Take care,
Kevin

bamabassman · 01-13-13, 10:00 PM

first of all, THANK YOU KEVIN.

now gang. i personally talked ot kevin. and we WILL get things back to normal. now jsut like most of oyu, kevin has a full time job too. so let's give this a shot before everyone jsut leaves ok? you are my BORTHERS and SISTERS here. this is not only kevins site, but OUR site as well. we can beat these "bots". now, kevin told me that he is willing to have LIVE MONITORS, so that wehn this is all said and done, SOMEONE will ok a new member before they even show up ont he bottom.

so, i am asking for volinteers. now oyu MUST have some knowledge of computers and willing to COMMIT to certain time frames. at the present time, for reasons ya'll already know...i can't at this time. but if taught, i am willing to learn and would LOVE TO BE A MONITOR. so think aobu tit while kevin gets this in order and we'll help this site go back to where it was and even make it more awesum!

no one owes more to the people here than i do in my opion. this is why iam willing to help. you folks here mean so much to lisa and i that i can't EVER begin to tell oyu. or show you. so this is jsut ONE way i can try to repay you for your kindness and support.

now, let's get this rolling (no pun intended for real).

WTL · 01-13-13, 10:04 PM

keithdog · 01-13-13, 10:21 PM

I cannot express how glad I am to see this post by Kevin, and John, your right. We all are busy and Kevin is as well. He cannot be here 24/7. Therefore implimenting monitors is without a doubt the best option to use from here on out. I wish I could do it, however, my lack of computer knowledge and having a computer with serious issues prevents me from doing so. However, when I am able to purchase a new computer and gain the knowledge, I would love to volunteer. I do know there are members here who are quite capable, and I hope the response for monitors is answered possitively.
Kevin, I want you to know I love this website and the wonderful members who have become as family here. I've been a member for many years now and want you to know I am here to help in any way that I can. Should you feel the need to talk to me, please feel free to get ahold of me. The steps you are taking is going to be very helpful not only to the site, but to yourself as well. Having monitors to keep an eye on things will be a big help. And logging on and seeing TRUE members shown as being logged on will be very appreciated! I KNOW you can't be here all the time Kevin, so thankyou for letting us established members help with this. And please, stay in touch. This is the best fishing website on the web in my opinion, and I want to be sure we keep it that way!

carolina-rig-01 · 01-13-13, 10:39 PM

I appreciate Kevin taking the time to come on here and let us know what is going on. With all the stuff Britney and I have going on I can understand being stretched on time and all that. I hope that he gets this mess cleaned up and makes himself more accessible for those times when we need him to help with something. I really like this site, and I have made so many friends here. If things get better I will hang around, if not we all have a great place to start over but the best part is we wouldn't really be starting over because we already know all the members.

1/4 stick · 01-13-13, 10:49 PM

Well, I just sent bama a pm. I got some experience building websites and minor experience with forums. I believe you saw the website I had Kevin. I got a laptop and I have a bit of time through out my days. So if you need and can use me I can give some time.

Rebbasser · 01-14-13, 12:41 AM

Good to hear, Kevin.

There are a lot of guys here that are willing to help.

Jrob78 · 01-14-13, 12:56 AM

I don't think anyone really wants to leave this site. This is "home" for most of us. I've met some really great people here and made some really good friends. All any of us want is for things to get back to normal.

Things have been getting out of control lately though. I think appointing a moderator or 2 will go a long way toward keeping the undesirables out. I am more than happy to volunteer to help out with this. I am on the site every day and can get online during the day at work. I'm sure there are several others who would be willing to take on the responsibility as well.

bassboogieman · 01-14-13, 01:45 AM

Good news and just about in the "nick of time". It has been a very frustrating month with the spammers and lack of moderation on this site. Appointing moderators is something a few have suggested previously and I AM HAPPY TO HEAR IT SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED. That and a clean up of SPAM accounts will go a huge way in returning this website to the way it was when I first joined here 3 years ago (or so). It's been a tought few months, but now that John ('bama) has FINALLY learned how to post a picture, we know miracles can happen. THANKS KEVIN, very glad to see you still have interest and will work with us to get us back on track.

AUFred · 01-14-13, 12:13 PM

Sounds good to me.

MO_CPA · 01-14-13, 12:27 PM

That's great Kevin. I know that there are multiple members that have been here a long time that would be good, impartial moderators on your behalf. Jrob has mentioned this many times (among others) and I think he would be good at it.

bamabassman · 01-14-13, 03:23 PM

i agree mo. jrob78 and 1/4 stick would make great monitors.

woody · 01-14-13, 08:42 PM

Thank you Kevin, for Bassfishin.Com!

And Kevin, I would like to extend my humble and sincere invitation for you, to this years Zookerfest at Dale Hollow this May 12th through the 18th.

If you don't mind rooming with some of us, I'm sure there will be a spare bedroom for you in one of our reserved cabins. So there would be no need to reserve a cabin.. unless you want to, that is.

Dale Hollow is an amazing lake!

-Mark

MallenManson · 01-16-13, 01:31 PM

I just can't wrap my head around something in this thread.
John learned to post a picture????????????

Good to see you, Kevin!
Thanks for all the hard work!

A lot of us here are pretty happy that we don't have to look elsewhere

Bassboss · 01-16-13, 08:34 PM

Sooo glad to hear this!

Looks like sunny days are upon us!

BigBassin144 · 01-16-13, 11:25 PM

Glad to hear this Kevin. Looking forward to seeing what you have planned!

Would registering the forum with Tapatalk be one of those things?

BB

MallenManson · 01-17-13, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WTL

BTW.....I'm still lovin this!!!!!!!!!!!!!

bamabassman · 01-18-13, 10:46 AM

LOL, YEAH. BILLY THAT IS AWESUM.

SO....THINGS ARE BETTER NOW AIN'T IT GANG?

and kevin or bryan or whomever.....you gonna get a couple of the fellas to be monitors? i nominate JROB and 1/4 STICK for 2 of them. we would like ot know who oyu use so if we have an issue we know who to talk to.

THANKS KEVIN!!!

Bryan · 01-18-13, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bamabassman

LOL, YEAH. BILLY THAT IS AWESUM.

SO....THINGS ARE BETTER NOW AIN'T IT GANG?

and kevin or bryan or whomever.....you gonna get a couple of the fellas to be monitors? i nominate JROB and 1/4 STICK for 2 of them. we would like ot know who oyu use so if we have an issue we know who to talk to.

THANKS KEVIN!!!

Kevin uses highly efficient cyborg worker drones to monitor the forums. They're kind of like a Terminator, but meaner.

bamabassman · 01-18-13, 11:07 AM

HAHAHAHAHA!! ok..are ya'll gonna let a couple of the folks ALSO be monitors? jsut a kind of failsafe thing? some who will sorta settle disputes and such?

jsut wondering what EXACTLY ya'll got in mind.

THANKS BRYAN. this is looking fantastic by the way.

WTL · 01-21-13, 11:04 PM

Everything has seemed pretty clean the past few days. What is the status of the moderators?

Bubba_Bruiser · 01-22-13, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MallenManson

BTW.....I'm still lovin this!!!!!!!!!!!!!

x 3!!!!!!!!!

WTL · 01-22-13, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bubba_Bruiser

x 3!!!!!!!!!

Hehe, name the movie the clip was taken from....

kennethdaysale · 01-22-13, 09:31 PM

Citizen Kane

lilmule · 01-22-13, 10:21 PM

Ive always thought that Orson Wells since he starred in it produced and directed took away some of the talent of Joseph Cotten,sort of forgotten in that movie.
Considered a classic all due to the first statement ,now who can recall any other actor in it?

01-13-13, 09:46 PM	#1
Kevin Administrator Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 651	A Special Thanks and Forum Upgrades Coming... Dear Friends, I wanted to post and share with everyone two things... First, I want to share and express my sincere thanks and gratitude for your loyal fellowship and support here at the BassFishin.Com Forums. We have an incredible family here. I am always in awe of the kindness and generosity that comes from our members, as fishermen, and as friends. I am in debt to the many members that call our forum "home" that have been integral in making it what it is today. I am very proud. Secondly, as many of you are aware, we have had problems with spam bots registering and posting on the site. This has been a problem for awhile and I have taken many steps to slow the flood of posts made by these bots. However, they continue to get by all preventative measures and still are flooding the boards. I am committed to putting a stop to this, and will do everything I can to ensure the quality of our forum is maintained, and that we continue to improve and grow together successfully. A recent conversation with John (aka. bamabassman) has brought to light that there is potential for getting help with moderation, to help prevent spam bots from gaining access to the forums. I think this is a great idea and I know this is an option with the forum software, but will look into how exactly to implement it, since I have not done it before. So here is what's going to happen... Going to update the forums to STOP spam registrations Going to implement moderators to help maintain integrity of forums Kevin (me) will regularly monitor the boards We will delete all existing spam accounts and posts Clean up "Who's online" to not show spam bots All the above changes are going to be my first priority this week, and I promise to fix everything. We have an incredible group of people here, and I refuse to let anything stand in the way of us being able to talk and chat freely without problems. I want to do my part and make that happen. I am in a debt of gratitude to many members on the site, with special thanks to bamabassman (John) for staying in touch with me and always looking out for the members. Good days are ahead. We have a new fishing season upon us, and it is my goal to bring a new sense of fun and enjoyment to the forums. Stay tuned for these updates and upgrades. I will be sure to post back as things progress. Thank you to everyone again for your loyal support and fellowship. Take care, Kevin __________________ Kevin Scarselli

01-13-13, 10:00 PM	#2
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	first of all, THANK YOU KEVIN. now gang. i personally talked ot kevin. and we WILL get things back to normal. now jsut like most of oyu, kevin has a full time job too. so let's give this a shot before everyone jsut leaves ok? you are my BORTHERS and SISTERS here. this is not only kevins site, but OUR site as well. we can beat these "bots". now, kevin told me that he is willing to have LIVE MONITORS, so that wehn this is all said and done, SOMEONE will ok a new member before they even show up ont he bottom. so, i am asking for volinteers. now oyu MUST have some knowledge of computers and willing to COMMIT to certain time frames. at the present time, for reasons ya'll already know...i can't at this time. but if taught, i am willing to learn and would LOVE TO BE A MONITOR. so think aobu tit while kevin gets this in order and we'll help this site go back to where it was and even make it more awesum! no one owes more to the people here than i do in my opion. this is why iam willing to help. you folks here mean so much to lisa and i that i can't EVER begin to tell oyu. or show you. so this is jsut ONE way i can try to repay you for your kindness and support. now, let's get this rolling (no pun intended for real). __________________ so many lures, so little time.

01-13-13, 10:04 PM	#3
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	__________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

01-13-13, 10:21 PM	#4
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	I cannot express how glad I am to see this post by Kevin, and John, your right. We all are busy and Kevin is as well. He cannot be here 24/7. Therefore implimenting monitors is without a doubt the best option to use from here on out. I wish I could do it, however, my lack of computer knowledge and having a computer with serious issues prevents me from doing so. However, when I am able to purchase a new computer and gain the knowledge, I would love to volunteer. I do know there are members here who are quite capable, and I hope the response for monitors is answered possitively. Kevin, I want you to know I love this website and the wonderful members who have become as family here. I've been a member for many years now and want you to know I am here to help in any way that I can. Should you feel the need to talk to me, please feel free to get ahold of me. The steps you are taking is going to be very helpful not only to the site, but to yourself as well. Having monitors to keep an eye on things will be a big help. And logging on and seeing TRUE members shown as being logged on will be very appreciated! I KNOW you can't be here all the time Kevin, so thankyou for letting us established members help with this. And please, stay in touch. This is the best fishing website on the web in my opinion, and I want to be sure we keep it that way! __________________ Just one more cast, and then some!

01-13-13, 10:39 PM	#5
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	I appreciate Kevin taking the time to come on here and let us know what is going on. With all the stuff Britney and I have going on I can understand being stretched on time and all that. I hope that he gets this mess cleaned up and makes himself more accessible for those times when we need him to help with something. I really like this site, and I have made so many friends here. If things get better I will hang around, if not we all have a great place to start over but the best part is we wouldn't really be starting over because we already know all the members. __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

01-13-13, 10:49 PM	#6
1/4 stick BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fayetteville, N.C. Posts: 3,529	Well, I just sent bama a pm. I got some experience building websites and minor experience with forums. I believe you saw the website I had Kevin. I got a laptop and I have a bit of time through out my days. So if you need and can use me I can give some time. __________________ Just a redneck having fun. https://www.youtube.com/user/donaldvlogsify

01-14-13, 12:41 AM	#7
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Good to hear, Kevin. There are a lot of guys here that are willing to help. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

01-14-13, 12:56 AM	#8
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	I don't think anyone really wants to leave this site. This is "home" for most of us. I've met some really great people here and made some really good friends. All any of us want is for things to get back to normal. Things have been getting out of control lately though. I think appointing a moderator or 2 will go a long way toward keeping the undesirables out. I am more than happy to volunteer to help out with this. I am on the site every day and can get online during the day at work. I'm sure there are several others who would be willing to take on the responsibility as well. __________________ There are 3 kinds of people in the world…those who can count and those who can’t. HRN4L

01-14-13, 01:45 AM	#9
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	Good news and just about in the "nick of time". It has been a very frustrating month with the spammers and lack of moderation on this site. Appointing moderators is something a few have suggested previously and I AM HAPPY TO HEAR IT SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED. That and a clean up of SPAM accounts will go a huge way in returning this website to the way it was when I first joined here 3 years ago (or so). It's been a tought few months, but now that John ('bama) has FINALLY learned how to post a picture, we know miracles can happen. THANKS KEVIN, very glad to see you still have interest and will work with us to get us back on track.

01-14-13, 12:13 PM	#10
AUFred BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Prattville, Alabama Posts: 801	Sounds good to me.

01-14-13, 12:27 PM	#11
MO_CPA BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ozark, Missouri Posts: 361	That's great Kevin. I know that there are multiple members that have been here a long time that would be good, impartial moderators on your behalf. Jrob has mentioned this many times (among others) and I think he would be good at it. __________________ Whatever you allow is what will continue.

01-14-13, 03:23 PM	#12
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	i agree mo. jrob78 and 1/4 stick would make great monitors. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

01-14-13, 08:42 PM	#13
woody BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jonesville, Indiana Posts: 3,597	Thank you Kevin, for Bassfishin.Com! And Kevin, I would like to extend my humble and sincere invitation for you, to this years Zookerfest at Dale Hollow this May 12th through the 18th. If you don't mind rooming with some of us, I'm sure there will be a spare bedroom for you in one of our reserved cabins. So there would be no need to reserve a cabin.. unless you want to, that is. Dale Hollow is an amazing lake! -Mark Last edited by woody; 01-14-13 at 09:00 PM.

01-16-13, 01:31 PM	#14
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	I just can't wrap my head around something in this thread. John learned to post a picture???????????? Good to see you, Kevin! Thanks for all the hard work! A lot of us here are pretty happy that we don't have to look elsewhere __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

01-16-13, 08:34 PM	#15
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Sooo glad to hear this! Looks like sunny days are upon us! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

01-16-13, 11:25 PM	#16
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Glad to hear this Kevin. Looking forward to seeing what you have planned! Would registering the forum with Tapatalk be one of those things? BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

01-18-13, 10:46 AM	#18
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	LOL, YEAH. BILLY THAT IS AWESUM. SO....THINGS ARE BETTER NOW AIN'T IT GANG? and kevin or bryan or whomever.....you gonna get a couple of the fellas to be monitors? i nominate JROB and 1/4 STICK for 2 of them. we would like ot know who oyu use so if we have an issue we know who to talk to. THANKS KEVIN!!! __________________ so many lures, so little time.

01-18-13, 11:07 AM	#20
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	HAHAHAHAHA!! ok..are ya'll gonna let a couple of the folks ALSO be monitors? jsut a kind of failsafe thing? some who will sorta settle disputes and such? jsut wondering what EXACTLY ya'll got in mind. THANKS BRYAN. this is looking fantastic by the way. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

01-21-13, 11:04 PM	#21
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	Everything has seemed pretty clean the past few days. What is the status of the moderators? __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

01-22-13, 09:31 PM	#24
kennethdaysale BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: rock hill, sc Posts: 2,315	Citizen Kane __________________ Sometimes you gotta risk it to get the biscuit.

01-22-13, 10:21 PM	#25
lilmule BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Buchanan,Tn Posts: 2,685	Ive always thought that Orson Wells since he starred in it produced and directed took away some of the talent of Joseph Cotten,sort of forgotten in that movie. Considered a classic all due to the first statement ,now who can recall any other actor in it?

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